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Aftermath of the 7.1 magnitude quake in Mexico

Sep. 20, 2017

Photo: Soldiers and rescue workers search in the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Mexico City, Mexico September 20, 2017. (Henry Romero/Reuters)

From this Episode:

Quake devastates central Mexico: Extent of the damage and relief efforts

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Republicans are trying to repeal Obamacare again -- will they succeed?

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Lari Pittman puts a lot of sexual imagery into his paintings, but don't overthink it

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Credits

Host:
Madeleine Brand

Producers:
Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole

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